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The history of Concordia St. Paul is written by the lives of our alumni, so big news or small, we want to hear it all! If you have landed a promotion, welcomed a new family member, or moved to a new city, let us know by submitting an alumni note. Help us fill our future publications with the incredible things our alumni are doing.

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  • Tara Darling (McMiller)

    Class of 2008

    Tara (McMiller) Darling, BA ’09 was installed as the Christian Life Director at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mount Vernon, Iowa on April 9, 2022.

    Tara Darling (McMiller)

  • Kevin Koester

    Class of 2015

    Kevin Koester, BA ’15 was featured in an article in Concordia Seminary Magazine, reflecting on his year of service as Associate Pastor at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Huron, S.D.

    Kevin Koester

  • Darrell Golnitz

    Class of 1971

    Darrell Golnitz, BA ’71 shares: “Thanks be to God I am 73 years old today, Earth Day, which I observed for the first time on the CSP campus in 1970 under the guidance of Professor Holtz, classmate Marsha (Denke) Mix, BA ’71 and Rachael Carson’s book ‘Silent Spring’.”

  • Timothy Rehwaldt

    Class of 1980

    Timothy J. Rehwaldt, BA ’80 recently published his book “Troubled Churches: What’s the Story?” It helps troubled churches break unhealthy patterns of conflict. It is available on Amazon.

    Timothy Rehwaldt

  • May Xiong

    Class of 2009

    May Lor Xiong, BA ’03, MAEd ’09 announced her intention to seek the GOP nomination to challenge Betty McCollum, in Minnesota’s 4th Congressional District.

  • Krissi Girling

    Class of 2005

    Krissi Girling, BA ’05 shared that she is thankful that CSP gave her a chance to fulfill her career with helping others in the Human Service field and will be forever thankful.

  • David Krause

    Class of 1991

    David Krause, ’91 passed away on March 13, 2022.

  • Joan Lorenz (Anderson)

    Class of 1957

    Joan (Anderson) Lorenz, AA ’57 passed away on March 27, 2022.

  • Milan Vano

    Class of 1952

    Milan Vano, JC ’52 passed away on March 14, 2022.

  • Kathleen Cantley (Degenhardt)

    Class of 1997

    Kathleen (Degenhardt) Cantley, BA ’97, MBA ’20 was honored by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal with a Women in Business Award which recognizes industry-leading executives, entrepreneurs and business owners.

    Kathleen Cantley (Degenhardt)

  • Colette Campbell (Campbell)

    Class of 2010

    Colette Campbell, BA ’10 was honored by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal with a Women in Business Award which recognizes industry-leading executives, entrepreneurs and business owners.

    Colette Campbell (Campbell)

  • Thomas Obarski

    Class of 2015

    Thomas Obarski, BA ’15 joined First State Bank of Rosemount in March 2022 as a Commercial Lender.

    Thomas Obarski